West Yarmouth, MA Demographics

A map of West Yarmouth's Population by Race

West Yarmouth, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,194, a slight decrease from the 6,278 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 10.3% Black, 9.0% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Yarmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Yarmouth has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Yarmouth, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Yarmouth is ranked the 107th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Yarmouth was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Yarmouth's White Population

4,432 residents of West Yarmouth, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Yarmouth is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. West Yarmouth ranks 190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yarmouth's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of West Yarmouth's population has decreased from 75.0% to 71.6%.

West Yarmouth is less White than neighboring South Yarmouth (76.5% White), Yarmouth Port (93% White), West Dennis (73.6% White), Dennis (90.8% White), and Barnstable Town (75.8% White).

West Yarmouth's Black Population

636 residents of West Yarmouth, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Yarmouth is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. West Yarmouth ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yarmouth's Black population has grown by an estimated 155.4%. Black residents' share of West Yarmouth's population has increased from 4.0% to 10.3%.

West Yarmouth is more Black than neighboring South Yarmouth (7.3% Black), Yarmouth Port (0.3% Black), West Dennis (2.2% Black), Dennis (0% Black), and Barnstable Town (5.7% Black).

West Yarmouth's Asian Population

27 residents of West Yarmouth, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Yarmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. West Yarmouth ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yarmouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.3%. Asian residents' share of West Yarmouth's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

West Yarmouth is more Asian than neighboring West Dennis (0% Asian), and Dennis (0% Asian). West Yarmouth is less Asian than neighboring South Yarmouth (4.2% Asian), Yarmouth Port (0.6% Asian), and Barnstable Town (1.1% Asian).

West Yarmouth's Hispanic Population

289 residents of West Yarmouth, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Yarmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Yarmouth ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yarmouth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Yarmouth's population has decreased from 7.8% to 4.7%.

West Yarmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring South Yarmouth (2.6% Hispanic), and Yarmouth Port (3.3% Hispanic). West Yarmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring West Dennis (22.8% Hispanic), Dennis (8.5% Hispanic), and Barnstable Town (4.8% Hispanic).

West Yarmouth's Native American/Other Population

251 residents of West Yarmouth, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Yarmouth is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. West Yarmouth ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yarmouth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Yarmouth's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.1%.

West Yarmouth is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Yarmouth (1.9% Native American/Other), Yarmouth Port (0% Native American/Other), West Dennis (0.6% Native American/Other), Dennis (0% Native American/Other), and Barnstable Town (3.6% Native American/Other).

West Yarmouth's Multiracial Population

559 residents of West Yarmouth, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Yarmouth is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Yarmouth ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yarmouth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Yarmouth's population has increased from 8.4% to 9.0%.

West Yarmouth is more Multiracial than neighboring South Yarmouth (7.6% Multiracial), Yarmouth Port (2.9% Multiracial), West Dennis (0.7% Multiracial), Dennis (0.7% Multiracial), and Barnstable Town (8.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.